, 1887-07-29
FORAKER SWALLOWED.
Ohio Republicans Willing to
Take a Second Dose.
John Sherman Freely Endorsed
for the Presidency.
Dodging the Liquor Issue, but
Strong on Protection.
Ohio Republicans.

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Ex-Governor Charles Foster, chairman Of
the committee on resolutions, read the
platform. The tariff plank was received
with loud cheers and received more OF
less applause. When the endorsement
of Governor Foraker's administration
was reached the convention cheered as
one man, and loud calls were made for
Foraker. The rebel flag clause revived
the demonstration, and when the last
resolution of the famous Sherman en-
dorsement was reached three cheers were
given for Sherman before the reading
could continue. Its close was marked by
wild cheers.
A motion was then made to adopt the
whole platform by reclamation. 1t was
done unanimously without a dissenting
vote.
Loud calls were then made for Sher-
man, but he did not appear, and the com
mittees report on permanent organiZa-
ton was then read and adopted. Hon.
John Sherman was made permanent
chairman. A committee was appointed
to conduct Sherman to the chair. The
convention was in good humor, being jubi-
liant over the extinction OF the opposition
to the endorsement of the resolution, and
cheered Senator Sherman to the echo as
he took the platform. His speech was
listened TO with marked attention and at
its close he received a tremendous round
of applause.
DR.. Graydon, of Cincinnati. then took
the platform and nominated Governor
Foraker for his second term in a ten
minutes speech. The motion was carried
by reclamation, and a committee was APP
pointed to escort Foraker to the hail.
Governor Foraker was escorted to the
platform amid cheers. He accepted the
nomination for governor and made a
brief speech, in which he made answer to
some charges against him made by the
Democratic platform recently adopted.
Capt. Lyons was chosen lieutenant
governor on the second ballot. Judge
William Trumbull Spear was then nomi-
mated for supreme judge for the long
term by reclamation, and for the short
term Judge F. B. Dickman. the present
incumbent, was renomlnated on the first
ballot.
The platform as adopted begins with a
strong protective plank as follows: I'VE
are in favor of protective tariff to secure
to American citizens the privilege of sup
plying every article which can be pro-
duced as well in the United States as in
other countries, and sufficiently to supply
American wants. Such a tariff makes a
demand for and gives employment to the
labor of American citizens, and thereby
aids IN securing lust compensation for
labor
The Ohio Democratic platform of a
tariff for revenue only is strongly de-
nounced. The resolutions urge congress
to pass a law protecting US from the in
road of anarchists, communists, polyga-
mists, fugitives from justice, dependent
paupers, insane and all others who seek
our shores, not to become part of our civ
iliZation. but who come among us to make
wal upon society.
The platform says on the labor ques-
ton, that the condition of the men who
labor in the North cannot be maintained
or improved SO long as those who labor
in the South are ~wrongtully deprived of
the rights and powers of American citi-
zenship. A free ballot and a fair count
in all sections of the country is demand
ed: The platform nex declaresl I'VE
have placed the war, with its hates and
revenges behind us; but the sentiments
of the war must stand ~irrevocable, re-
spected, honored and observed in every
part of the republic" Such duties on
wool as will secure the American market
to American producers are demanded.
Liberal pensions to soldiers and sailors,
and adequate appropriations for the i'm
provement of the national water ways,
and material aid to education are favored,
and if too much revenue be collected to
meet the public needs the first step should
be the abolition of the internal tai on
American grown tobacco.
The resolutions further declare that the
public lands should be sacredly held for
the benefit of actual settlers and advocate
the proper enforcement OF the civil serv-
ice law and condemn the false p~retenses
OF President Cleveland administration"
regarding it. Sympathy for the efforts to
secure home rule for Ireland Is expressed.
The action OF the president in vetoing
pension bills and the spirit manifested
towards disabled soldiers is condemned.
His veto of the dependent pension bill is
characterized as unjust and unmerited.
Governor Forakers administration is
warmly endorsed and his patriotic declar-
alton that no rebel flags shall be surren-
dered while he is governor" is specially
endorsed.
Regarding the liquor traffic, the party
pledges themselves to such further legisla.
ton as may be necessary to keep abreast
o. the enlightened public sentiment on
the question. In conclusion, the platform
pays a tribute to the unfaltering loyalty
and long services of John Sherman, whose
genius and patriotism are stamped on the
statutes and constitution of the country
and presents his name to the people OF
the United States as a candidate for the
presidency, assuring them of our hearty
and cordial support and believing his nom
nation to be wise and judicious.
1t did not take the Republican conven-
ton long to complete the state ticket after
the Sherman resolution was passed and
the speeches of Foraker and Sherman
had been made. The convention ad,
journed at $3.50.
The complete ticket is as'follows: Gov,
vernon, j. b. Foraker; lieutenant gov.
ernor, Capt. w. c. Lyon; supreme judge
0ong terml. Vim. I. Smear: snnremt